Mazda Premacy Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda Premacy reliable? We analysed 131,632 real MOT tests across 10,038 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda Premacy is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda Premacy.
Mazda Premacy Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda Premacy. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda Premacy MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda Premacy to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda Premacy Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda Premacy fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda Premacy Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda Premacy owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda Premacy MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda Premacy year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 123 | 76.4% | 35,410 | 64,176 | 96,922 |
| 2016 | 100 | 76.0% | 57,468 | 74,212 | 92,968 |
| 2014 | 99 | 83.8% | 103,672 | 126,113 | 159,875 |
| 2013 | 74 | 74.3% | 52,706 | 82,894 | 96,672 |
| 2012 | 106 | 81.1% | 51,893 | 74,039 | 98,296 |
| 2011 | 79 | 70.9% | 65,306 | 79,928 | 90,713 |
| 2010 | 78 | 67.9% | 59,123 | 91,550 | 140,295 |
| 2008 | 118 | 68.6% | 41,118 | 70,478 | 94,553 |
| 2007 | 163 | 69.3% | 51,996 | 70,628 | 106,972 |
| 2006 | 123 | 71.5% | 75,088 | 96,372 | 127,978 |
| 2005 | 170 | 71.2% | 40,663 | 67,616 | 94,966 |
| 2004 | 19,944 | 72.0% | 40,646 | 61,770 | 85,509 |
| 2003 | 22,328 | 70.8% | 43,210 | 65,029 | 88,913 |
| 2002 | 28,330 | 70.5% | 49,071 | 70,368 | 94,052 |
| 2001 | 25,428 | 70.6% | 54,815 | 76,169 | 100,003 |
| 2000 | 25,514 | 69.3% | 62,564 | 83,862 | 107,694 |
| 1999 | 8,692 | 69.2% | 63,939 | 83,281 | 105,873 |
How Long Does a Mazda Premacy Last?
Based on 10,038 Mazda Premacy vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda Premacy Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda Premacy MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda Premacy
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.8% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
67.9% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda Premacy is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.8% across 99 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda Premacy Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Premacy THIS CAR | 70.5% | 131,632 | 73,101 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Fr-v | 74.5% | 261,543 | 86,378 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda Premacy trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda PremacyShould you buy a used Mazda Premacy?
The Mazda Premacy has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.5% across 131,632 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mazda Premacy are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (8,246 recorded failures), anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (7,331), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (4,463). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mazda Premacy owner drives around 6,674 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Mazda Premacy models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.